Week of Events
Online Course – Begins 6/16/20 – 4 Week Online Course – Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning – IAABC
IAABC Presents: A 4 week online course exploring the fundamentals of animal behavior and learning to help students understand the science behind animal behavior and training and apply it to the animals they work with.
Online Event – 6/14/20 – Inter-canine communication – SPA Workshop Session 2 – Shelter Playgroup Alliance
Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: This is the second of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this second session we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.
Online Event – 6/17/20 – Ask An Expert: Confronting COVID-19 Myths – Trupanion
Trupanion Presents: In times of stress and uncertainty, we rely on our pets more than ever—and you can rely on Trupanion to help keep them happy and healthy. We know the news changes fast, so we’re here to answer your questions about COVID-19 and pets with this ongoing series.
Virtual Seminar – Thursdays in June – Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen – CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter. Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time […]
Online Event – 6/18/20 – Live From the Ranch – Ken Ramirez with Hannah Branigan – Animal Training and the Importance of Mentorships – Karen Pryor Academy
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, June 18 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Hannah Branigan and will weigh in on trending topics in the training community, explore the importance of mentorships, and discuss strategies to build energy and engagement in online classes.
Online Event – Fridays – Maddie’s Instructor Summit – AmPa!
AmPa! Presents: The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. You’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
Online Event – 6/20/20 – Inter-Dog Play Overview – SPA Workshop Session 3 – Shelter Playgroup Alliance
Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: This is the third of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this third session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play.